Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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Visit Black Queer Canon at blackqueercanon.com.
Follow the show on Instagram @Slayzhon
Follow Tre’vell Anderson @Rayzhon
Follow Mikelle Street @MikelleStreet